Article
Genetic evaluation of productive longevity in a multibreed beef cattle population.
Journal of animal science - 3 Jan 2024
Passafaro Tiago Luciano, Rubio Yeni Liliana Bernal, Vukasinovic Natascha, Gonzalez-Peña Dianelys, Gordo Daniel Gustavo Mansan, Short Thomas, Leachman Lee, Andersen Kent
Abstract excerpt
Genetic selection for traits that have a direct impact on profitability, such as productive longevity (PL), which blends cow longevity with regular reproductive performance, is fundamental for the economic success of beef cow-calf operations. The purpose of this study was to develop a data screening strategy and a statistical model to predict genetic merit for PL in a multibreed beef cattle population. Pedigree...
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Longevity
- Female
- Breeding
- Phenotype
- Genotype
- Male
- Models, Genetic
- Pedigree
- Reproduction
- Selection, Genetic
